Northwest Wolves (Waukee, IA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Johnston Dragons (Johnston, IA), 37-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Northwest upgrades its record to 11-7 on the campaign. The Wolves host Urbandale (Urbandale, IA) to play the J-Hawks in a non-league bout on Friday, February 2. The J-Hawks come into the bout with a record of 6-12. Urbandale won 80-56 in their recent non-league bout against Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge, IA)

Next up, the Dragons play the Waukee Warriors (Waukee, IA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Johnston will attempt to upgrade on its 10-9 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 15-5 record after their 85-56 non-league win over Indianola (Indianola, IA).